Target will close all of its U.S. stores on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 — here’s what you need to know and where to shop instead.
For millions of Americans, a Target run is practically a weekly ritual — sometimes more often than that. But this Easter Sunday, those trips will have to wait.
Target has confirmed that all of its U.S. stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. It’s one of the very few days each year that the retail giant shuts its doors entirely, placing it alongside Thanksgiving and Christmas as the only holidays when shoppers won’t find their local Target open for business.
Why Target is closed on Easter Sunday
The decision to close on Easter is rooted in the company’s commitment to giving its employees time to spend with family and friends during major holidays. With nearly 2,000 stores spread across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, that represents a substantial number of workers who will get to step away from the register and actually enjoy the day.
Target has long positioned itself as a community-driven retailer. Since 1946, the company has directed 5 percent of its profits toward community investment through cash, products and the Target Foundation — an effort that now adds up to millions of dollars per week. Closing on Easter fits neatly into that broader mission of prioritizing people over profit on the days that count.
Can you still shop Target online on Easter?
Yes. While physical stores will be closed on April 5, Target’s website and mobile app will remain fully operational throughout the day. Customers can browse, purchase and schedule pickup or delivery for after the holiday, including any exclusive deals available through the Target Circle rewards program.
So if you find yourself running short on a few things for Easter dinner or need to round out the kids’ Easter basket, placing an order online is a workable solution — even if fulfillment doesn’t happen until Monday.
Where to shop if you need something on Easter Sunday
If your Easter plans genuinely can’t wait, several major retailers are expected to be open on April 5. Walmart, Wegmans, Home Depot, CVS Pharmacy, Tractor Supply Co. and IKEA are among the national chains that typically operate during the holiday, though individual store hours may vary. Calling ahead or checking each retailer’s app before making the trip is always a smart move.
Local grocery stores and pharmacies are also generally dependable options on Easter Sunday, with many keeping regular or slightly reduced hours for the holiday.
A brief look at Target’s holiday closures
Target’s approach to holiday hours has shifted over time. For several years, the retailer stayed open on Thanksgiving as part of the broader retail push for Black Friday shoppers. That eventually changed, and Target stores were closed on Thanksgiving last November before reopening the following day.
Easter has long been a day off for Target, and 2026 is no different. For a company that added 18 new locations in 2025 and has plans to build more than 300 new stores over the next decade, choosing to close on a major holiday says something deliberate about how it treats its workforce.
What Easter means beyond the shopping calendar
Easter ranks among the most significant dates on the Christian calendar, marking the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion in approximately A.D. 30. Beyond its religious origins, the holiday has grown into a widely observed cultural occasion centered on family gatherings, seasonal traditions and the unmistakable arrival of spring.
Whether you spend it at church, around a dinner table or out in the backyard with the kids, Easter Sunday is one day that works just fine without a shopping run — and this year, Target is making that decision for you.
Source: Men’s Journal